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| Menopause 101: The Symptoms, Myths and Solutions Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Jila Senemar | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:00:52 | |
In this essential episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh is joined by OB-GYN and menopause expert Dr. Jila Senemar to break down the myths, science, and emotional realities of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Together, they discuss why so many women feel unprepared—and often misdiagnosed—during this time of life, and why hormonal changes are frequently mistaken for mental health issues or stress. Dr. Jila provides clear, clinical definitions of perimenopause and menopause, walks us through what’s happening with hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and shares why symptoms such as anxiety, memory lapses, weight gain, and even autoimmune flare-ups are part of a much bigger picture. The conversation dives into the myths around hot flashes, the surprising symptoms no one talks about, and why menopause is a health milestone that affects your heart, bones, brain, and long-term vitality. Dr. Jila also shares actionable tips around movement, nutrition, mindset, and hormone therapy, making this a compassionate and science-informed guide to thriving in midlife. Whether you're just starting to notice changes, feeling overwhelmed by symptoms, or want to better support someone you love, this episode is the clear, grounded starting point we all need. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
This episode is your guide to understanding the stages of menopause, recognizing overlooked symptoms, and making informed choices about hormones, mood, weight, and long-term health. About Dr. Jila Senemar: Dr. Jila Senemar, M.D., FACOG is the founder of JilaMD, a concierge women’s health practice focusing on perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, metabolic optimization, and longevity science. She is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over 20 years of clinical experience dedicated to advancing women's health. She earned her M.D. at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed her residency and chief residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Jila has held academic roles at the University of Miami and Florida International University, and served as Associate Medical Director of OB-GYN Triage at Jackson Memorial Hospital. She is also the founder of The Miami Menopause Collective and EmpowHer Miami, two initiatives focused on education and empowerment during midlife. An active member of the North American Menopause Society, the Florida Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Jila blends clinical excellence with a deeply compassionate, patient-centered approach. Her work is grounded in the latest research, personalized care, and a mission to help women embrace vitality through all phases of life. Connect with Dr. Jila Senemar:
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| Time-Restricted Eating for Diabetes, Anxiety, Sleep, and Weight Loss with Dr. Satchin Panda | 08 Jul 2025 | 01:05:10 | |
In this powerful episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh is joined by world-renowned circadian medicine researcher Dr. Satchin Panda to explore how our daily routines—when we eat, sleep, move, and get light—can deeply impact our health. Drawing from his latest book, The Circadian Diabetes Code, Dr. Panda shares the science behind time-restricted eating and how aligning our habits with our internal clocks can help prevent and reverse chronic conditions like diabetes, support mental health, and improve sleep quality. They break down what “biological fasting” really means (hint: it’s not just the hours you're not eating) and why maintaining stable blood glucose levels overnight is essential for metabolic repair. Dr. Panda explains why 14 hours of overnight fasting can be a game changer, how sugar overload stresses the pancreas, and why our ability to handle glucose changes throughout the day. You’ll also hear about the fascinating link between circadian rhythms and GLP-1 medications, how light acts as a natural antidepressant, and why consistent sleep and meal timing can improve everything from anxiety to weight loss. Whether you're struggling with pre-diabetes, insomnia, or just want to feel more energized, this conversation offers simple, actionable steps rooted in cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
This episode is your guide to improving your sleep hygiene, understanding the impact of food and sugar intake on your circadian rhythms, and simple ways you can change habits to improve your wellbeing. About Dr. Satchin Panda: Dr. Satchin Panda is a professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and one of the world’s leading experts on circadian biology. His discoveries—including the blue light sensor in our eyes that sets our internal clock—have changed the way we understand sleep, metabolism, and overall health. He pioneered the concept of time-restricted eating (TRE), and his lab continues to explore how daily rhythms impact everything from diabetes to depression. His research has earned him accolades such as the Julie Martin Mid-Career Award in Aging Research and a Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences. He is the author of The Circadian Code and The Circadian Diabetes Code. Connect with Dr. Satchin Panda:
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| Unlocking Skin Health: Ayurvedic Rituals for Beauty and Longevity with Shrankhla Holecek | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:56:21 | |
In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti is joined by Shrankhla Holecek, CEO and founder of UMA Oils, to explore the transformative power of Ayurveda in skincare and overall health. Together, they discuss the Ayurvedic approach to skin as a reflection of inner health, and how ancient rituals like oiling, dry brushing, and personalized skincare can enhance longevity and vitality. Shrankhla shares her journey from growing up in a family with deep Ayurvedic roots who are masters in the craft of essential oil production, to creating a brand that honors original Ayurvedic formulations and her family’s legacy. Shrankhala also offers practical tips for incorporating Ayurvedic skincare practices into modern routines and how to nourish your skin from the inside out to increase its beauty, health, and longevity. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| ‘Rewilding’ & Healing Through Nature with Micah Mortali | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:53:39 | |
As a society, we’ve come to think and exist as though we are separate from nature. We are deeply deprived of nature, and because of this lost connection, we’ve become deprived of life-force energy. Today, Dr. Avanti is joined by the Director of the Kripalu School and the author of Rewilding, Micah Mortali to discuss how our disconnection from the wild negatively impacts our connection to self. They unpack ways we can step outside our concrete jungles and tap back into the healing powers of the natural world. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Connect to Your Higher Self & Divine Feminine Power with Ananta Ripa Ajmera | 04 Oct 2022 | 01:16:01 | |
Ananta Ripa Ajmera is an Ayurveda practitioner, yoga instructor, and co-founder/CEO of The Ancient Way. Today, Ananta joins Dr. Avanti to beautifully share the details of her new book, The Way of The Goddess. She takes us through the nine Indian Goddesses, the chakras each is connected to, and how we can cultivate their energies—like courage, intuition, and transformation—within us. It’s a fascinating conversation on nurturing our connection to Self and deepening our sense of purpose through the Divine within us. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Reduce 5 Hidden Toxins that are Destroying Your Health | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:26:16 | |
There are 5 hidden toxins in Ayurveda that go beyond environmental pollutants or pesticides in food. Did you know your relationships, work, and lifestyle contribute to the toxic load in your body and mind? For optimal health, we need to digest and metabolize all physical and emotional toxins, and we do this through having a strong digestive fire. In today’s episode, Dr. Avanti breaks down each of the 5 hidden toxins to be aware of, and the 3 steps to reducing your toxic load. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Food As Medicine: The 5 Principles for Eating | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:23:38 | |
Today, Dr. Avanti is delving into how to use the Principle of Ayurvedic Eating to shift our habits and utilize food as medicine. By changing our approach to eating, we can change the way our body receives food to optimize our digestion, energy, mood, and overall health. Learn why ‘what’ you eat is actually the least important factor in Ayurvedic eating, and gain tools for implementing this approach into your life right now. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| A Simple Routine to Prevent Chronic Illness | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:20:25 | |
Welcome to season 4 of The Healing Catalyst Podcast! This month, we’re going back to the basics of Ayurveda to support you in building a strong foundation for your health journey. Today, Dr. Avanti is diving into the importance of a daily routine for reducing stress to prevent chronic illness. She shares the steps of her “321-123 Routine” along with simple strategies for promoting optimal health! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Quiz: Discover Your Energy Type | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:01:06 | |
Here’s a little snack while you excitedly wait for season 4 of The Healing Catalyst Podcast to air next week! Avanti shares The Energy Fix Quiz so you can discover your Energy Type and receive personalized recommendations to boost your energy and support your health. Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz Connect with Dr. Avanti:
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| Pitta Season: Hydration, Food, & Cooling Hacks (Ask Me Anything) | 26 Jul 2022 | 01:00:51 | |
Today, Dr. Avanti is answering all of your questions on staying cool and healthy during the summer! She breaks down how summer is the season of Pitta and how we accumulate the qualities of the fire element, which can lead to uncomfortable physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Tune in to learn how to counterbalance heat with the quality of cool through hydration, foods, exercise, and various tools of yoga. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Growth Mindset: Know Your Values & Seek Discomfort with Kevin Adler | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:47:04 | |
Kevin Adler is an executive coach and a nationally recognized thought leader in marketing and consumer engagement. Today’s fascinating conversation is on nurturing a growth mindset, and how being present in life and knowing your values plays into this. Kevin unpacks why we want to seek discomfort for the sake of growth, sharing tactical ways you can nurture a growth mindset each day. Our personal growth will not only benefit our individual lives — it will ripple out and serve others in the most impactful way. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Social Justice: Collective & Individual Healing with Anusha Wijeyakumar | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:40:05 | |
Anusha Wijeyakumar is a professor, speaker, and author of ‘Meditation with Intention,’ and today she joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the intersection of yoga philosophy and social justice. They explore why the decolonization of yoga and wellness is a pivotal piece in the discussion of social justice, and why we need to be willing to unlearn and relearn. They also unpack how our own self-care can become a hindrance to our own path to spiritual liberation as well as the collective’s liberation. This is a fascinating and important conversation on what it means to have a social justice mindset, how it connects to our health, and how we can move from talking to taking action. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| An Empathy Mindset Starts with Self with Payal Beri | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:47:25 | |
Clinical psychologist and founder of RK Empathy, Payal Beri, joins us to kick off the month of July and our new intention of ‘Mindset as Medicine.’ Today’s conversation is on empathy mindset, and why developing self-empathy is critical for having healthy empathy with others. Payal shares powerful exercises for developing self-empathy, and how utilizing self-compassion will lead to a stronger empathy mindset. She also breaks down the 3 types of empathy and why it’s important that we learn when to tap into each. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Living Beyond Diagnosis: Nitika Chopra on Chronic Illness and Healing | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:53:13 | |
In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti sits down with Nitika Chopra to explore her journey through chronic illness and how she’s learned to navigate life with resilience and self-compassion. Nitika shares her personal story of being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, along with her past experiences with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and how these challenges have shaped her perspective on health and healing. Together, they dive into the emotional complexities of living with chronic illness, including the impact of the “sick role”—the struggle to accept a diagnosis without letting it define one's entire identity. They also discuss the delicate balance between accepting help and maintaining self-identity, as well as the importance of connection and community for healing and resilience. This powerful conversation offers insights on embracing both the hardships and growth that come with managing a difficult diagnosis or long-term illness. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine with Dr. Debbie Kung | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:49:56 | |
Today, we’re rounding out the month of June and our intention of ‘Healing with Integrative Medicine’ with board-certified Doctor of Chinese Medicine and licensed acupuncturist, Dr. Debbie Kung. Dr. Kung shares the turning point in her life and career when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and how she was reconnected to the medicine of her ancestors through her healing journey. She unpacks the differences between acupuncture and acupressure, and talks about the healing modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including cupping, guasha, and moxibustion. Get a pen and paper to take notes because Dr. Kung also shares simple tips you can implement in your life today! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Spice Up Your Food & Health with Dr. Kanchan Koya | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:55:00 | |
Dr. Kanchan Koya has a Ph.D. in Biomedicine from Harvard University, trained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and is the creator of Spice Spice Baby. Today, we’re diving deep into the magic of spices by debunking myths (no, spices are not all spicy hot), teaching the powerful health benefits, and ways to start consistently cooking with them. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Naturopathy: Your Story is Your Medicine with Dr. Ben Schuff | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:49:21 | |
Dr. Ben Schuff is a naturopathic physician, nutritionist, and director of naturopathy and nutrition at BIÂN. Dr. Schuff’s philosophy is that good health is relative to each unique individual, and is an important resource for living a meaningful and present life. Today’s conversation is about how naturopathic medicine takes this approach and looks at all aspects of a human — taking the time to understand their story, and how in understanding the whole human, true healing can occur. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Why Sound is Fundamental for Healing with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary | 07 Jun 2022 | 01:02:35 | |
Sound is a fundamental part of every species’ survival, and different types of sound can powerfully heal the human body and brain. Today, neurologist and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, is here to unpack the science behind sound and how we can use it in our lives for deep healing. She shares how sound is used therapeutically for everything from stimulating collagen production to managing neurological conditions. This is a powerful and enlightening conversation you don’t want to miss! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| The Mental Health & Microbiome Connection with Dr. Uma Naidoo | 31 May 2022 | 00:49:24 | |
Today, we’re rounding out mental health awareness month with a board-certified psychiatrist, nutritionist, and professional chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo. As the author of This Is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma explains what our microbiome is, how it works, and why it’s so closely involved in our mental health. She shares tips for turning your kitchen into a ‘food pharmacy,’ detailing which foods disrupt and which support a healthy gut and brain. By making conscious choices around the foods we put on our plate, we will reduce inflammation to benefit our mood and cognitive function. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Feed Your Mental Health with Dr. Drew Ramsey | 24 May 2022 | 00:55:36 | |
One of the leading voices in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, Dr. Drew Ramsey, is on the show to talk about the power of nutrition in improving our mental health. As a psychiatrist who founded the Brain Food Clinic in NYC and wrote Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety, Dr. Drew unpacks insight from his years of working as a psychiatrist and why food is such a critical piece in our health puzzle. Dr. Drew also shares the 8 power player foods for helping anxiety and depression, and fun ways you can easily incorporate them into your meals. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Plant Medicine Ceremony: What to Know & Expect with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, Part 2 of 2 | 17 May 2022 | 00:35:40 | |
Welcome back for Part 2 of Dr. Avanti’s conversation with board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and board-certified integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi. Today, you’ll learn what to expect from a sacred plant medicine ceremony, and why surrendering to your experience can invoke the deepest healing. They also give insight into finding places for treatment and practitioners. If you haven’t already listened, be sure to check out part 1, Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, Part 1 of 2 | 10 May 2022 | 00:38:45 | |
Board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, join Dr. Avanti for an impactful and insightful two-part conversation on psychedelics and plant medicine. In this first episode, they talk about the mechanisms behind how treatments like ketamine, psilocybin and Ayahuasca work — explaining in simple terms how we have a decreased stress response to trauma, and how the reversal of PTSD is possible. They also discuss why ceremony and community experiences are so powerful for a society that is deeply starved of ritual, and how these medicines allow for a greater feeling of interconnectedness. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Cleanses, Sleep Support, and What’s Your Dosha? (Ask Me Anything Episode) | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:52:01 | |
You asked and Dr. Avanti is answering in today’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ episode! She unpacks listener questions on Ayurvedic Doshas and her opinion on Dosha quizzes, processing difficult emotions, the difference between cleanses and Ayurvedic detoxification, the best time to do a digestive reset, top ways to support your body during the changing of seasons, and much more. May this episode help support you in going from knowledge to action when it comes to health and wellness! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Marma Therapy & Your Energy Body with Indu Arora | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:56:01 | |
Today’s special guest, Indu Arora, is an Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist and one of Dr. Avanti’s first teachers and mentors. In their conversation, Indu talks about the Ayurvedic healing modality of Marma Therapy for cleansing blocked energy, and how it can help on your healing journey. She explains how it is powerful for healing the physical and emotional bodies, and shares simple daily practices that will allow you to become more intentional and in flow with life. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Unlocking the Secrets of Aging, Part 1 with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:54:59 | |
In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi explore the science behind aging, focusing on how we can extend not just our lifespan, but our healthspan. They break down three key mechanisms—DNA damage, telomere shortening, and epigenetic changes—and share practical tips to slow down the aging process to increase longevity. Drawing from both modern science and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, they provide actionable strategies to help you age with vitality and improve your quality of life. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Feng Shui: Simple Ways to Reclaim Your Energy with Dana Claudat | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:46:00 | |
Dana Claudat is a modern Feng Shui Master and the founder of The School of Intention Feng Shui certification program. Dana shares her story of studying Art History at Stanford University and then spending the next decade figuring out her path in life. She talks about the decline of her health, how she was consistently looking outside of herself to be “fixed,” and how this led her to Feng Shui. Dana gives actionable steps you can implement right away to cleanse and positively charge the energy of your home! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Multiple Sclerosis: A Journey of Healing with Justine Fedak | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:54:44 | |
As we transition into a new month, there is no better guest than Justine Fedak to kick off April’s theme of “Energy as Medicine.” Justine works alongside Dr. Avanti as the Chief Marketing and Cultural Officer for BIÂN. Her resilience and outlook on life are truly inspiring — she makes life’s challenges feel more like opportunities, and that’s exactly what you’ll experience when you hear her story. From how her childhood shaped her unique perspective on life to her integration of modern medicine with energy medicine to heal her multiple sclerosis, you’ll feel a deep connection and reverence for the journeys we all take in healing. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Beyond Asanas: The Holistic Nature of Yoga Therapy with Dr. Amy Wheeler | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:50:28 | |
Dr. Amy Wheeler has studied Yoga and Yoga Therapy in India, Europe, and the United States, has helped develop dozens of Yoga Therapy research protocols, and is at the forefront of the field of Yoga Therapy globally. Today, Amy shares her journey of discovering yoga in her 20s, and her personal crisis that led her to India multiple times for intensive yoga training. She talks about how Yoga Therapy is the 2,000-year-old science of joy, yet in the West, we’ve commodified it in a way that can lead to more suffering. This is a beautiful conversation on how we can regain our joy and find deep healing through Yoga Therapy. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Tara Stiles on Practicing Yoga in a Tai Chi Way, Part 2 of 2 | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:55:36 | |
Join Dr. Avanti in part two of our series on yoga, tai chi, and movement as medicine with the founders of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor. In today’s conversation, Tara shares her journey as a dancer, and how it’s influenced how she teaches yoga. She talks about how integrating aspects of tai chi allows us to experience more ease and softness in yoga, and how this can transfer to all aspects of our life. This is a beautiful conversation on developing more connection, awareness, and healing in our lives through movement. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| The Healing Power of Tai Chi & Movement as Medicine with Michael Taylor, Part 1 of 2 | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:58:15 | |
After a short hiatus, Dr. Avanti is back with a fascinating and profound two-part series with Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor, the founders of Strala Yoga. In alignment with the March theme of “Movement as Medicine,” Michael beautifully shares the healing modality of Tai Chi, and how practicing this art will change the way you interact with yourself and the world around you. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Old is New Again: 2022 Wellness Trends with Well+Good’s Kate Spies | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:49:27 | |
Kate Spies is the Senior VP and editor-in-chief of Well+Good, a health and wellness platform that recently published its annual wellness trends report for 2022. Today, Dr. Avanti and Kate unpack three of the wellness trends, including cellular-health-focused skincare, a holistic approach to fitness, and employers finally recognizing the need for mental health benefits for their employees. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Spark This: 3 Ways to Increase Energy Using Breath | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:07:22 | |
In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti shares three ways to tap into the power of your breath to shift your energy and state of mind. By simply breathing differently, you can give yourself an extra boost of energy or calm feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, or worry. Tune in to learn easy breathing tips to give you greater control over your state of being! Resources:
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| Designing Your Day to Optimize Sleep with Colleen Wachob | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:48:31 | |
Colleen Wachob is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mindbodygreen. She shares her own healing journey of facing a pulmonary embolism, and how this was the inflection point for her leaving a rising corporate career in the fashion/apparel industry to join her husband at Mindbodygreen. Colleen is a huge advocate of prioritizing sleep and rest, and today she takes us through what to consider in your day when it comes to sleep. She breaks down her sleep hygiene routine, and unpacks how preparing for rest begins in the morning. You’ll leave this episode with practical tools and tips, so grab some pen, paper and tune in with Dr. Avanti and Colleen! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Spark This: 6 Easy Biohacks for Better Sleep | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:08:21 | |
Today’s mini-episode unpacks six ways to biohack your way to sounder sleep! These simple tips will help you prioritize your sleep for better health, mental clarity, and emotional wellbeing. Dr. Avanti shares research highlighting the importance of sleep and how it contributes to all aspects of our health—by prioritizing rest, you’ll see how other areas of your life become more easeful. Resources:
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| “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:55:05 | |
Today’s conversation is a beautiful heart-to-heart between two friends on their personal journeys of changing the lens through which they view pain and suffering. Dr. Tanmeet Sethi is an integrative physician who gave the TEDx Talk, “Two Words That Can Change Your Life.” She vulnerably shares her path of becoming a mother to a child with a life-threatening illness, and how she’s used gratitude to completely transform her relationship to that pain. Dr. Sethi gives simple gratitude practices to help you expand your capacity to feel joy, reduce suffering, and live a richer human experience. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| The Hidden Strain of High-Functioning Codependency with Terri Cole | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:59:46 | |
In this episode, Dr. Avanti talks with Terri Cole, licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, about the concept of high-functioning codependency— a hidden struggle for many high-achieving individuals. Terri explains how this behavior, marked by over-functioning and over-controlling, leads to exhaustion and strained relationships. Together, they explore practical strategies for breaking free from this cycle, setting boundaries, and reclaiming inner peace. This conversation offers powerful insights for anyone looking to transform their relationships and mental well-being. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Spark This: Increasing Connection in an Epidemic of Loneliness | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:09:30 | |
In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti shares how to use the power of social connection for healing, and invites you to explore your connections with others. In our technological world, we are more connected than ever but loneliness is on the rise—and it’s as lethal as smoking. Tune in to learn 5 strategies for feeling and being more connected! Resources:
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| Gang Violence to Yoga: Following Your Inner Whisper with Rosie Acosta | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:48:34 | |
Rosie Acosta is a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher, and host of the podcast Radically Loved. Today she shares her healing journey of growing up in east LA surrounded by gang violence, and the choice she made to search for something different than the chaos she’d known. From feeling disembodied, questioning her religion, and disconnecting from her tribe—her story is one of courage and what beautifully results from following the whispers of your inner knowing. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Spark This: 9 Secrets of the Blue Zones for Living Longer | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:12:58 | |
The Blue Zones are locations throughout the world with high concentrations of centenarians, and also clusters of people who have aged without specific health problems. In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti discusses the 9 secrets of the Blue Zones for living a longer, healthier life! Resources:
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| Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:19:21 | |
Our circadian rhythm is critical for all aspects of our health—it’s an internal clock that coordinates the wake/sleep cycle with almost all actions within the body. Today, Dr. Avanti is unpacking how it affects our hormonal health, and what we can do daily to optimize its performance for blood sugar regulation, higher energy, and deeper sleep. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Spark This: 8 Hacks to Boost Happiness | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:10:07 | |
Tune in for today’s mini-episode on how to hack your happiness hormones! Dr. Avanti gives a quick rundown on the happiness hormones, along with 8 easy practices you can implement today to naturally boost them. Resources:
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| Healing Hormones & Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Mariza Snyder | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:46:46 | |
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a chiropractor whose expertise is in functional wellness for women, specifically around hormonal health. She is the author of 7 books, including her newest, “The Essential Oils Menopause Solution.” Today, Dr. Mariza shares her healing journey and how the inner drive that pushed her to achieve all her goals also led to many health issues. Dr. Avanti and Dr. Mariza also dive deeper into the stories that are attached to women’s menstrual cycles from an early age and how this affects how women view their hormonal fluctuations negatively. They also explore why a woman’s menstrual cycle is the 5th vital sign and go through the four phases of the cycle. Dr. Mariza also breaks down easy steps to begin healing your hormones and how to tap into the power of each phase! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Stop Fearing Death. My Conversation with Dr. Amy Robbins | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:53:33 | |
Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist, wellness speaker, and host of the podcast “Life, Death, and the Space Between”. Amy was trained psychodynamically, meaning that she helps you understand your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and reactions to various experiences by bringing them into your conscious awareness. She integrates relational theories into her work as she examines how your previous relationships impact your current relationships. Today’s conversation is a necessary listen for unpacking your own relationship with fear and control, and developing an empowered mindset for exploring your internal terrain. Dr. Amy and Dr. Avanti dive deep into how we can let go of this need to convince others to share our point of view, and why collectively we need to shift from today’s climate of “us vs. them” to an “us and them” perspective. This is an incredibly thought-provoking conversation, and may it bring you a fresh perspective on the concept of letting go. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Releasing Identities & Attachments for Healing with Jessica Zweig | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:48:31 | |
Jessica Zweig is an award-winning entrepreneur, personal branding expert, the founder and CEO of SimplyBe. Agency and author of “Be. - A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Your Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself.” Today, Jessica shares her healing journey from struggling with body dysmorphia and low self-esteem that manifested as chronic sinus infections to the inner work and truths she had to confront to heal herself. Dr. Avanti and Jessica also talk about the healing power of letting go and dive deep into how Jessica learned to listen to her body and let go of old identities. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Psychedelics & Integrative Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora | 19 Aug 2021 | 01:00:34 | |
Dr. Ellen Vora is a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher who takes a functional medicine approach to mental health. In today’s conversation, Dr. Vora unpacks the impact of the pandemic on mental health, and what she’s seen change over the past year with respect to the issues facing her patients. Dr. Vora and Dr. Avanti talk about the various factors that affect anxiety and depression, like nutrition and community, and how psychedelics and Ketamine treatments can be used medicinally to help mental health. Dr. Avanti shares her own experience using medical Ketamine infusions to help with depression. This is a heart-centered and thought-provoking conversation you don’t want to miss! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Simple Tools to Foster Self-Compassion & Reduce Suffering with Dr. Kristin Neff | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:36:17 | |
Dr. Kristin Neff is an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and is the author of two books, including her newest, “Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive”. Dr. Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion, developing an evidence-supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion. Today, Dr. Neff unpacks what self-compassion is, along with the difference between tender and fierce self-compassion, and why we need both to support resilience in times of transition. She teaches simple practices for connecting deeper to yourself to ease emotional discomfort, and shares how to reframe your pain and remember you aren’t alone. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| The Catalyst for Change: Season 7’s Guide to Health and Longevity | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:01:25 | |
The Healing Catalyst returns on October 15th with Season 7! This season is packed with incredible expert guests and new formats to support your healing journey, protect your health, and enhance your longevity. Join Dr. Avanti, as she sits down with some of the most inspiring minds and thought leaders in integrative medicine and integrated healing systems, featuring New York Times best-selling authors and world-renowned experts who share their insights and tips on holistic health and wellness. Each week explore groundbreaking topics on:
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| Fasting is Not a Fad. Why Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting has Survived the Test of Time | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:21:04 | |
Today, Dr. Avanti opens up the conversation around fasting for optimal health, sharing how Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting is one of the most ancient healing practices in human history. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand the healing power behind this practice and how to begin implementing it in your life! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Chronic Illness: Cultivating Community & Self-Love with Nitika Chopra | 08 Jul 2021 | 00:36:31 | |
Nitika Chopra is the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. Today, Nitika shares her own healing story with chronic illness, and how it led her to entrepreneurship and becoming an advocate for others living with a chronic disease. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Bobbi Brown on Revolutionizing Makeup & Enhancing Beauty From Within | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:47:07 | |
Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist and entrepreneur who founded the global brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics that started with a line of 10 lipsticks. She’s also a NY Times best-selling author of 9 books about beauty and wellness. Today, Bobbi shares her evolution from makeup to wellness, and how she intersected the two with her new line of clean beauty products, Jones Road. Bobbi also gives us a look into her personal life, sharing her experience as a working mom running a multi-million dollar company, always putting her family first. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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